Florida lawmakers moving aid bills for Hurricane Michael

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - With a disaster aid bill stalled in Congress, Florida lawmakers have begun moving legislation aimed at providing money and other assistance to people in the Panhandle still recovering from Hurricane Michael.

A Senate Appropriations panel approved a pair of bills Tuesday to provide assistance for housing, debris removal, infrastructure repairs and other needs.

One measure would create a $300 million loan program if lawmakers ultimately decide to approve the money. A second bill approved Tuesday would set aside a percentage of Florida's money from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for hurricane recovery needs.

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